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Share Bon Jovi Movie Night AND PORCORN With A Friend!
August 31, 2010 3 CommentsInvite your friends to join you in watching a live streaming of "Live From Madison Square Garden" TOMORROW, September 1st on BonJovi.com at 11AM and 9PM EDT! Click the link below to send them a direct message on Facebook now!
And what's a movie without popcorn? Click HERE to get a coupon for a discount on Orville Redenbacher popcorn, perfect for munching on while watching Bon Jovi rock out. Copy and past the link below to share popcorn with a friend!
http://www.orville.com/news-and-offers/popcorn-coupons.jspAs an added bonus, fans will be able to participate in playing a BON JOVI TRIVIA game while watching the movie on BonJovi.com. This interactive feature will only be available exclusively on BonJovi.com the day of the streaming - you won't want to miss it!
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Wednesday Movie Nights on BonJovi.com!
August 1, 2010 121 CommentsWe are proud to announce exciting new features coming to BonJovi.com just for YOU this August and September - Bon Jovi Themed Weeks and Wednesday Movie Nights!
As a special thank you to Bon Jovi fans everywhere, we'll be taking you with us for the next six weeks on a journey to explore how Bon Jovi grew to be such legendary rockers, focusing on two albums per week and including rare photos, discounts on era-specific merchandise, new live videos every Monday, audio from Obie every Tuesday, and an online movie streaming every Wednesday!
We'll be starting on August 2nd with Bon Jovi's first two albums: Bon Jovi and 7800 Degree Fahrenheit. We'll post 2 exclusive music videos, unveil rare, era-specific photographs, give you discounts on era-specific merch, and to top it all off, we'll be streaming the "Bon Jovi Live From London DVD" on Wednesday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
Visit bonjovi.com to learn more and get started - and to get your hands on discounted merch while it lasts! You can also grab our Bon Jovi widget and add it to your personal blog, fan site, or favorite social network!
Below you will find the theme schedule for the coming weeks:
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Backstage JBJ Exclusive: Sydney Travel Packages On Sale Now!
June 19, 2010 14 CommentsDecember Australian shows have now been added to The Circle Tour and we're offering another fan club trip! Backstage JBJ members can now purchase a package to Australia which includes a ticket to the newly added Sydney show!
Our travel package seats are some of the best seats in the house. All seats were hand picked by the Backstage JBJ ticketing team exclusively for the trip.
SYDNEY TRIP
DECEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 19, 2010
ON-SALE NOW!!PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Three-night hotel accommodations at the the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach
- Ticket to the BON JOVI concert on December 17th
- Daily breakfast
- Pre-show poolside cocktail receptionFor more details on the package and how to order, please visit BonJovi.com/Travel.
Travel packages are only available to our Backstage JBJ Members; become a member today at BonJovi.com/Join.
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Livin' On A Prayer Contest Continues!
May 18, 2010 18 CommentsThe Livin' On A Prayer Contest continues as Bon Jovi begins their residency at the O2 Arena this June. We're inviting fans all over the world to upload videos of themselves performing "Livin' On A Prayer!" A winner will be selected in each tour city and that person's winning video will be featured on Bon Jovi's giant video screens while the band plays live! It's your moment to be famous and show what a huge Bon Jovi fan you are. Even if you don't live in one of Bon Jovi's tour stops you are still encouraged to participate!
In addition to winning a spot on the big screens, the winner will also receive 2 tickets to the show, 2 VIP bags, 2 programs, 2 commemorative tickets, and 2 VIP laminates with lanyards. Their video will also be showcased here on Bonjovi.com.
To upload your video and check out featured submissions, go to prayer.bonjovi.com.
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Road Blog 8.9.10
August 9, 2010 4 CommentsWell, we just wrapped up the North American Stadium leg of the tour and man was is it challenging! Stadium shows are a whole different ball game. Just the vast size of these venues make everything more difficult and time consuming. Keep in mind, it takes several days to build a stadium show, so there are guys out there who are working through the night in torrential downpours harnessed 100ft above the air trying to get it ready for show day (thankfully, that’s not my gig)!
Many of these shows we had to set up the offices outside in trailers. When we are lucky, we get golf carts to transport the band and guests around…when we aren’t so lucky, you need to change shoes every 6 hours. Something about being outside while the sun is setting hearing 50,000 sing bon jovi is pretty powerful though. Some people say that stadium shows are less intimate, and although I can see their point, I also believe that they have a different type of energy, maybe even more powerful than smaller arenas. When you have so many people all experiencing the same thing at the same moment and being outdoors, there is something special about that.
The majority of the past few weeks were spent in beautiful Canada. We did some interesting markets like Regina, Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton. A few of these cities are quite remote, so to have such a strong fan base and dedicated fans “off the beaten path” is pretty exciting. One of the more interesting shows for me was the Calgary “Stampede” show. We played in the middle of a 10 day long celebration on these massive fair grounds. It was kind of like a Canadian style country mardi gras/running of the bulls/bbq/carnival. A few of us bought some cowboy hats and went to a ho-down on the night off and had a few of the local delicacies: beef on a stick, beef on a bun, beef sundae, and beef fingers (delicious). It was a good time!
Now that it’s August, many of the crew are home with their families or out on other tours until we start up again in the fall. Many of us can’t sit till and will be going out for a few weeks with other musicians. Currently, I am just getting back from the New Jersey shore and a BBQ, so life is good!
P.S. Regarding Jon’s calf, it was in great shape by the end of the run. He never sat in a chair, or put out less effort. If anything, he gave more. I’m sure he will enjoy this time off to rest up and let things heal!
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Savatron's Blog 7.19.10
July 19, 2010 By Savatron 3 CommentsWelcome back Bon Jovi fans! After a week off from the tour, we started up again in my home state, New Jersey! Incase you weren’t aware, New Jersey is the greatest state in America (not only b/c Bon Jovi lives there, but that does help).
We had our 4th and final show at the New Meadowlands Stadium. It was another terrific show in front of a sold out crowd. I can tell you one thing, seeing 50,000 screaming NJ fans is a sight to behold. This is also where we celebrated Richie Sambora’s birthday! We ran a voicemail campaign that allowed fans to leave Richie a birthday message on his phone. It was pretty interesting and we had great success with it (if you still feel like leaving a message, you can do so by calling 1-201-984-5711)
Aside from being a great show, an unexpected event occurred…Jon got injured right before his final song! Basically, he tore a calf muscle on stage but went on to perform. Being on the staff, we weren’t sure what was going to happen. Would he continue performing, or call it quits? To our dismay and suprise, he went on and did an awe-inspiring rendition of Livin’ on a Prayer. It felt good to work for an artist who is willing to commit like that and keep on going. I am sure there are many performers out there who would not do the same. I think the fans appreciate it just as much as well.
After NJ, we did our only 2 shed shows of the tour. This means that we were performing at outdoor venues that are basically set up in large parks dedicated to playing music. People were laying out on blankets, kicking soccer balls around, throwing frisbee, etc. It was a really unique vibe and a nice change of pace. Aside from this, the acoustics were amazing in these little sheds! The audio resonated perfectly into the crowd and you could really hear the fans singing along.
Currently, we are midway through our Canadian stadium run. We are fighting off rain every other day, so keep your fingers crossed. There are some serious T storm clouds overhead right now and the band is just pulling up for the Winnipeg show! Good time, eh!?
Photo by Alli Harvey (http://www.alharv.blogspot.com)
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Road Blog 6.20.10
June 20, 2010 By Savatron 9 CommentsHello loyal Bon Jovi Fans!
This week has been a whirlwind for the crew...we can hardly remember what day it is! The impetus for our fatigue was the one non London based show we had for this leg of the tour...Paris!
We finished out the weekend strong in London finishing our 5th 02 show, and then headed out on Monday for our train to Paris. Upon arrival, we checked into our hotel in the heart of the city. It was a beautiful area, and there was plenty to see and do. Many of the crew walked 6 miles from the hotel to the Eiffel Tower, while others visited the Luvre. Personally, I went to the gig and set up the office for the next show day. The building itself is not state of the art. And by not state of the art, I mean there are no toilet seat or doors on the bathrooms! Not as glamorous as everyone thinks being on the road sometimes...
The next day was the show, and this was the first time we had a general admission floor as opposed to seats. This means, we had nearly 10,000 intense french fans all on the floor jumping up and down for 3 hours. All this, in a building with no A/C is not a comfortable environment! Needless to say, the band and the fans went all in and they were covered in sweat by the second song. In all honesty, the Paris fans were great. They sang every song, and the heat didn't bother them at all.
The challenge now was getting back to London in time for the show the next day. We finished loading out the stage and offices around 3am. We had to be up at 5am to catch the Eurotrain back to London for a 6:45AM departure. So, on 1-2 hours of sleep, after working about 20 hours straight, we packed up our luggage, hopped in a bus to the train station, and checked in. When I tell you that you don't want to be around 60 tired roadies at 6:00 AM after a show day, take my word for it. We pulled into London around 8am and then began our "trek" to the 02. We had to walk about 2 miles in the underground subway system and transfer trains during rush hour. It is so busy in the "tube" (that's what they call subway), that you had to wait for 3 trains to pull up and stand in line until you were able to get on. So, after about another 90 minutes of waiting in lines and being pushed in a jammed subway, we made it to our home at the 02. It was about 10am and we were so relieved to be back. Normal showers, toilet seat covers, and people that spoke English! What a relief! During the day, people were sneaking naps wherever they could...in closets, in suites, on top of speakers; literally everywhere. The crew was actually running into the production office during the show and making coffee so they wouldn't fall asleep during the performance!
Luckily, we had the next day off. I slept till 1 in the afternoon, did some work and then watched the US come back from a fantastic 2-0 game to tie up their second World Cup game. I'll tell you what, watching the world cup at a pub in London is pretty cool. I was actually surprised how many Brits were routing for the US at the pub. They are starting to respect our team and giving us some credit.
At the moment, the band is playing "Wanted" at the 7th 02 show. Tomorrow will be the 8th. Before you know it, this month will be over and we will be back in North America doing stadiums!!!
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Crew Blog 6.10.10
June 10, 2010 By Savatron 17 CommentsAfter a few months of waiting, we are officially starting the Bon Jovi Circle Tour Road Blog! My crew name is Savatron, and I will be your personal eyes and ears into the behind the scenes look at life on the road and the production of the Circle Tour.
After a very successful North American run, remaining the #1 tour 3 consecutive times in 2010, we were bound for the 02 in London for a massive 12 show run! The crew arrived sporadically over the course of last week. Those that needed to be in town early for the Rock in Rio show in Madrid flew directly out after the New Meadowlands Stadium shows. Personally, I got to go home for a few days and recharge my batteries before a red eye flight to London on Friday June, 4th.
Upon arrival in London, we all checked into our new "flats" and geared up for the first set of shows. It was a nice change of pace to be able to call a place home for more than a night or two. It's rare in touring to find somewhere that you can actually set up shop for a minute. As soon as the weekend hit, we were off to the 02 arena, loading in the production and awaiting the band's arrival on Monday. Aside from the big rock show, we put together a plan to surprise the fans with something special to kick off our residency. The band decided they were going to play 4 songs from the circular roof of the 02 arena! When I heard this, I was shocked. First off, the 02 roof is not flat, and beyond that, it's not a hard surface! It's made of some sort of thick canvas that is heavily bolted down with steel. The day before the "surprise spectacle," certain members of the crew and management staff had the opportunity to test out the roof. This process took about 2 hours and was hilarious! Everyone geared up in rigging boots and climbing harnesses. Apparently, it was incredibly windy, and is unsafe to go on the roof if there are winds above 15mph (the winds were at a 12 this day!). When it was all said and done, everyone had a blast and came down grinning. We knew the band was gong to love it!
Finally, the 1st show day arrived and everyone was ready! All elements were in place, the weather was decent, and the stage was at 100%. This was definitely one of the busiest days of the tour. Jon and the guys had a ton of press going on and we were fully slammed with guests, interviews, and requests coming from every which angle. We had the certified building riggers put the band harnesses on and hoisted them up to the roof. Were couldn't believe how fast they got up there! We were planning on it taking about 30 minutes and it took 15! The band flew up there like they were climbers, I swear.
Now, we were all set to surprise the fans. We put the video cameras on and broadcasted the performance to 3,000 live from the roof! It was a total success and went perfectly. We were officially the first band to play on top of the 02 arena!
Currently, we are on our 3rd show of the 02 run and it has been going great. The shows have been selling well and the band and the fans are happy! Couldn't ask for more.
